ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has AIDS. The nurse notes that the client has multiple raised. purplish-brown lesions on their skin and oral mucous membranes. The nurse should recognize that these findings likely correspond to which Of the following opportunistic cancers associated with AIDS?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Kaposi's sarcoma presents as purplish-brown lesions on skin or mucosa, caused by HHV-8 in AIDS patients with low CD4+ counts. Pneumonia, toxic epidermal necrosis, and wasting syndrome do not present with such lesions.
Question 2 of 5
A client with suspected aplastic anemia is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration. What would be the best nursing action in the care of this client after a bone marrow aspiration from the left posterior iliac crest?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Applying pressure with sterile gauze controls bleeding and reduces hematoma risk. Platelet transfusions or blood type and crossmatch are not routine unless severe bleeding or anemia is present.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is 5 hours postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The nurse notes that the client's indwelling urinary catheter has not drained in the past 2 hours. Which actions should the nurse take FIRST?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking the catheter for kinks is the first step, as a kink or obstruction is a common cause of inadequate drainage and can often resolve the issue without further intervention. Notifying the provider, irrigating the catheter, or adjusting irrigation rate are subsequent actions if needed.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching about crib safety with the parent of a newborn. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Removing extra blankets reduces the risk of suffocation and SIDS, a key safe sleep practice.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has been diagnosed with Nephrolithiasis. Which of the following is most important to include in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging at least 3 liters of fluid intake daily is critical to prevent kidney stone formation by promoting urine output and diluting stone-forming substances. Protein limits, bed rest, and cold compresses are not primary interventions.